Stress is a natural response of the body to challenges and changes. At certain times, it can help increase focus and performance. The problem arises when it becomes prolonged: the body does not recover and physical and mental health can be compromised. Constant...
Launch of the T-Plate website – healthy recipes for the whole family
Discover the new Prato em T website, a new digital space dedicated to health literacy and promoting more conscious, simple, and balanced food choices. The website brings together healthy recipes for the whole family, organized into five categories—starters, soups,...
‘Protecting is in your hands’ at Skope!
Reflecting, questioning, and informing were at the heart of the session dedicated to Sexually Transmitted Infections (STIs), held with 10th-grade students from the Industrial Maintenance and Electronics, Automation, and Control courses at the Aveiro Professional...
Back to school with memorable experiences!
We invite all schools in the municipality of Aveiro to offer their students a unique educational experience at Skope – Museum of Medicine and Health. The educational visit, which includes a journey through the history of medicine and the future of health, can be...
EPADRV classes at Skope participated in the activity “Protecting is in your hands”
The EPADRV Equine Management and Industrial Maintenance classes participated in a session dedicated to the prevention of Sexually Transmitted Infections (STIs), as part of the Casa Hermes Foundation's educational project. Throughout the activity, sexual health was...
The Cultura que Cuida programme brought Skope another session dedicated to memory, listening and sharing life stories.
In this session, photography/images served as a starting point for conversations, laughter, shared memories and emotions. Each image opened up space for storytelling, reinforcing identities and creating connections — because remembering is also a form of caring. The...
T-shaped dish: when science reaches everyone’s table
What we put on our plates has a profound influence on our health and well-being. The science is clear: a balanced diet is essential in preventing chronic diseases — but turning that knowledge into simple everyday choices is not always easy. This is where the T-plate...
Talking about health also means talking about prevention – STIs with the participation of students from the Sever do Vouga – EPA
Informing, clarifying and creating space for questions was the starting point for this session dedicated to sexual health and the prevention of sexually transmitted infections (STIs), aimed at students on the professional courses of Electronics and Telecommunications...
A different experience for students from Azurva Primary School at Skope
With curious questions, smiles and a great desire to learn, 4th year students from Azurva Primary School visited Skope – Museum of Medicine and Health for a different experience, where health and science are discovered in a fun way. The visit allowed them to explore...
Cultura que Cuida Programme – Art Workshop
Continuing with the Cultura que Cuida programme, we held another artistic workshop session, where creating, playing and reminiscing proved to be simple and joyful ways to take care of the mind, body and emotions. In this session, we drew on traditional games and...
Learning about health, citizenship and wellbeing outside the classroom, Year 7 pupils from Jaime Magalhães Lima School in Skope
Learning about health, citizenship and well-being outside the classroom was the theme of the visit by 7th grade students from the Jaime Magalhães Lima School to Skope – Museum of Medicine and Health. This school is part of the Esgueira School Group, which runs the...
Explore, discover and learn through Peddy Paper – 1st and 4th grades of Quinta do Picado Primary School at Skope
Exploring, discovering and learning were the starting points for the visit by 1st and 4th year pupils from the Quinta do Picado Primary School, part of the Dr. Mário Sacramento School Group, to Skope – Museum of Medicine and Health. Through the Peddy Paper activity,...
2026, continuing to do well!
In 2025, we did well to learn, share, and care. In 2026, we will continue on this path. Season's greetings to all our partners, visitors, and team, with wishes for a 2026 filled with health, knowledge, and commitment.
T-shaped Plate Project on AveiroTV
Find out more here about Prato em T, a partnership between Fundação Casa Hermes, Nova Medical School and Costa Nova, in a project that reinforces and promotes health literacy. Thank you to AveiroTV for their support in promoting this important project!
Welcome to Skope, Year 9 classes from Cacia Primary School!
During the week, more than 70 ninth-grade students from Cacia Primary School visited Skope – Museum of Medicine and Health to learn, explore and discover in an interactive way. The visits, carried out under the protocol with the Regional Educational Services (SER) of...
Protection is in your hands!
Health education has a greater impact when it becomes an open and shared conversation. Skope hosted another session of the educational programme ‘Protect Yourself’, focusing on sexually transmitted infections (STIs), this time with students from the vocational course...
This Christmas, give the gift of good times at the table — with balance and health!
Christmas brings us together around the table, with traditions and flavours that are familiar to us. It is a time for sharing, celebrating and caring for those around us. The T-shaped plate brings a simple, visual guide to the table that helps you compose balanced...
Skope on the Praça da Alegria programme – RTP
Skope – Museum of Medicine and Health was the setting for the filming of RTP's Praça da Alegria programme – a special moment that raised the profile of the museum, its mission and the work carried out by the Casa Hermes Foundation. We would like to thank Aradas...
Skope welcomed students from João Garcia Bacelar Primary and Secondary School
We warmly welcomed students from the Professional Course for Healthcare Assistants at João Garcia Bacelar Primary and Secondary School, part of the Gândara Mar School Group in Tocha. The visit to the museum was a real invitation to discovery, with students exploring...
Health education at the table 🥗✨
At SKOPE – Museum of Medicine and Health, we believe that health education begins with simple everyday gestures. The T-shaped Plate is one such tool: it transforms scientific knowledge into practical and accessible choices, helping adults and children to compose...
We present the video of Prato em T – FCH Project, NOVA Medical School and Costa Nova
A joint project by Fundação Casa Hermes, NOVA Medical School and Costa Nova, created to bring scientific knowledge closer to the community and promote more conscious, simple and balanced food choices. The ‘T’ is the central visual element that divides the plate into...
Skope hosts another session of the ‘Protecting is in Your Hands’ programme
Skope – Museum of Medicine and Health hosted another session of the “Protecting Yourself is in Your Hands” programme, a project by the Casa Hermes Foundation, aimed at students enrolled in the Electrical Installation Technician and Electronics, Automation and Control...
Project launch – T-shaped dish
The T-Plate was presented at NOVA Medical School, a project that the Casa Hermes Foundation is proud to be part of and which arose from a shared desire to bring scientific knowledge closer to everyday life, promoting more conscious and healthy food choices. The...
Presentation of the Professional Aptitude Test at Skope
Skope – Museum of Medicine and Health welcomed a group of students from Santa Maria Secondary School in Sintra. Among them was Daniela, a student on the Professional Healthcare Assistant course, who chose our museum to present her Professional Aptitude Test (PAP). The...
Skope visits the Hat Museum as part of a network tour
What a privilege it was to participate in the network visit, promoted by the Portuguese Museum Network at the incredible Chapelaria Hat Museum. A day of sharing, exchanging experiences and learning about the best of Portuguese museology! Thank you to the Portuguese...
Skope hosted another session of the active ageing programme
Skope – Museum of Medicine and Health hosted another session of the active ageing programme developed by the Casa Hermes Foundation in partnership with ITAU – Technical Institute of Human Nutrition, aimed at users of Santa Casa da Misericórdia de Aveiro. The activity...
Creative Workshop: Christmas Decorations ✨
We will create personalised Christmas decorations using simple and accessible techniques in a welcoming environment where creativity, sharing and good cheer come naturally. No experience is necessary — just a desire to try something different. This workshop is part of...
First activity of our active ageing programme!
We hosted the first session of the programme developed by the Casa Hermes Foundation and ITAU at Skope – Museum of Medicine and Health, aimed at users of Santa Casa da Misericórdia de Aveiro. We kicked off the cycle with a creative workshop inspired by the Christmas...
AveiroTV at the inaugural event of the partnership established by the Casa Hermes Foundation and ITAU
AveiroTV covered the inaugural activity of the partnership established by the Casa Hermes Foundation and ITAU - Technical Institute of Human Nutrition. The institutions have established a partnership to develop a set of activities aimed at promoting active ageing,...
We celebrated World Diabetes Day at Skope with the EB 2/3 School in Aradas
We welcomed students from the EB 2/3 School in Aradas on a special visit held on World Diabetes Day, an important date for raising awareness about prevention, healthy lifestyles and lifelong health care. World Diabetes Day is an annual celebration on 14 November,...
Skope – Museum of Medicine and Health expands educational programme for schools in 2025–2026
In 2025-2026, Skope – Museum of Medicine and Health, in Aveiro, is expanding its educational programme for schools with a new activity: “Protecting Yourself is in Your Hands” — an initiative by the Casa Hermes Foundation, which promotes health education and the...
FCH launches the “Protecting is in Your Hands” programme at Skope – Museum of Medicine and Health
The Casa Hermes Foundation launched the educational programme ‘Protecting Yourself is in Your Hands’ with a session aimed at students from the Aveiro Professional Tourism Training School, held at Skope – Museum of Medicine and Health, in Aveiro. This programme, aimed...
Skope – Museum of Medicine and Health is part of the Educational Action Programme of the Municipality of Aveiro (PAEMA)
As part of the Aveiro Municipality Educational Action Programme, 4th and 9th grade students from municipal schools will be able to participate in different educational activities that stimulate curiosity, scientific knowledge and health literacy — exploring medicine,...
Skope welcomed the Gouveia Institute – Professional School
Skope – Museum of Medicine and Health welcomed students from the Computer Technician – Network Installation and Management course at the Gouveia Institute. Amid challenges and discoveries, they explored the importance of prevention and health care in a fun way —...
Casa Hermes Foundation and Aveiro City Council promote health literacy in schools
The Casa Hermes Foundation – Museum of Medicine and Health and Aveiro City Council have signed a cooperation agreement aimed at promoting health literacy and reinforcing healthy lifestyles among the school community. Through this partnership, 4th and 9th grade...
Visit by the Archangels St. Michael and St. Gabriel Association to Skope!
Skope – Museum of Medicine and Health was delighted to welcome members of the Archangels St. Michael and St. Gabriel Association Senior Club for a visit filled with sharing, curiosity and good cheer. Amidst memories, discoveries and conversations about the past and...
AveiroTV present at Skope’s 1st anniversary celebrations!
Skope – Museum of Medicine and Health celebrated its 1st anniversary last Saturday, 18 October, with a series of activities open to the whole community, designed for children, families, friends and curious visitors. Throughout the day, visitors were able to take part...
Skope now has an audio guide available in three languages: Portuguese, English and Spanish!
Produced by toGuide, specialists in interactive visitor experiences, the audio guide can be listened to or read directly on your device, making your visit more accessible and personalised. A new way to explore the museum and discover the stories that connect science,...
Peddy paper for families – celebrating Skope’s 1st anniversary!
On Skope's first anniversary, we celebrated with a peddy paper for families — a morning full of discoveries, fun and team spirit! Between learning and challenges, there was healthy competition and many moments of joy. Thank you very much to all participants for their...
Skope celebrated its first anniversary with lots of activities and entertainment!
The book ‘History of Medicine (for children) - How it was before and how it is now’, by doctor and author Manuel Mendes Silva, came to life with Grandfather Manuel and his granddaughter Luísa. Stories, characters, instruments, and good practices and values in medicine...
Diário de Aveiro on Skope’s 1st Anniversary
Skope - Museum of Medicine and Health celebrated its first anniversary on Saturday, 18 October, with a series of activities open to the entire community, and Diário de Aveiro was there to report on all the details. The event was ‘designed for children, families,...
“From small to big history: discussion about the book Sleeping Among Corpses” at Skope
On 29 October, Skope – Museum of Medicine and Health will host the session “From small to big history: discussion on the book Sleeping Amongst Corpses”, a joint initiative of the Casa Hermes Foundation and the Department of Medical Sciences of the University of...
Visit by the National Museum of Natural History and Science to Skope
The MUHNAC - National Museu of Natural History and Science, part of the University of Lisbon, is a leading institution in the preservation and dissemination of scientific and natural heritage, promoting knowledge and curiosity about the world around us. We would like...
At Skope, knowledge comes to life!
We welcomed a group of 12th-year students from the professional Health Assistant course at Porto de Mós Secondary School to Skope – Museum of Medicine and Health, who took part in the “Pela Minha Rica Saúde” (For My Good Health) activity. Through challenges,...
Lifelong learning also happens at Skope!
We were delighted to welcome the board of Academia dos Saberes to Skope – Museum of Medicine and Health, to discover the stories and curiosities that bring our Blue House to life. The Academia dos Saberes is a project that promotes continuous learning, socialising and...
October is a month of celebration at Skope – Museum of Medicine and Health!
We share the record of the first guests who came to discover the museum — moments full of curiosity and sharing! In celebration, during the month of October, every Wednesday and Friday, from 3pm to 6pm, admission is free! This initiative is open to the public and...
Casa Hermes Foundation Newsletter | May – August 2025
Spring and summer brought many initiatives to the Casa Hermes Foundation and Skope – Museum of Medicine and Health: health education and literacy projects, activities with the school community, strategic partnerships, and new challenges in the conservation and...
Skope has reopened its doors to teachers!
It was a meeting once again marked by the sharing of ideas, enthusiasm and reflection on how to combine science, history, art and citizenship with different school contexts. Our goal is clear: to transform knowledge into living experiences that spark curiosity, foster...
Magic, learning and health at Skope!
We welcomed a group from ATL and Centro de Estudos Quadro Mágico to Skope, a space where children and young people explore creativity, learn new skills and grow as a community. During the afternoon, they took part in our Peddy Paper, a challenge full of puzzles,...
Skope opened its doors to teachers to present the new 2025/2026 Educational Service
It was a meeting marked by sharing, enthusiasm and many ideas on how to connect science, history, art and citizenship to the classroom. More than just transmitting knowledge, we want to transform it into living experiences — capable of arousing curiosity, fostering...
Discover interests and vocations at Skope!
We welcomed two young women from the Castro Daire School Group as part of the ‘Discovering Interests’ activity of the CLDS 5G Create Challenge project, coordinated and implemented by ADRIMAG (Association for Rural Development of the Montemuro, Arada and Gralheira...
Memorable moments from 2025, on video
The Casa Hermes Foundation has had an exciting year, marked by projects, meetings and research that bring science closer to the community. At Skope – Museum of Medicine and Health, we opened our doors to new ideas and to all who visited us, making each activity a...
Explore and discover Skope!
Skope - Museum of Medicine and Health, welcomed a group from Academia Letras Mágicas, a study centre that supports students in their daily school life and promotes excellence in learning, tailored to each individual's needs. With team spirit, the students put their...
Skope featured in the Portuguese Medical Order Magazine
Skope – Museum of Medicine and Health was featured in the latest edition of the Portuguese Medical Order's MD Centro Magazine. The article tells our story, the legacy of Dr. Hermes de Oliveira Castanhas and the purpose that drives us: to value the historical heritage...
Inclusion, health and lots of fun at Skope!
We are delighted to welcome a group of 100 children, aged between 6 and 13, on 24, 25, 28 and 29 July for afternoons full of discovery and learning at Skope – Museum of Medicine and Health! These visits are part of the “Bairros 2030+i” project, promoted by Gaiurb, a...
For My Good Health, with ADN Educational Hub
Citizens capable of fully exploiting their abilities, valuing knowledge and know-how — this is the principle that guides the work of the ADN Educational Hub. And it was in this spirit that the group prepared themselves, even before the visit, by creating a kind of...
For my good health with the Genius Academy
Sleeping well, exercising regularly and eating a balanced diet are fundamental pillars of a healthy life. But knowing this isn't enough - the real challenge is putting this knowledge into practice on a daily basis. The group was invited to reflect on their lifestyles...
Skope joins the Network of Ciência Viva Centres
We've got news! The Casa Hermes Foundation has signed a Partnership Agreement with the Network of Cência Viva Centres, through Fábrica Science Centre of Aveiro, the promoter of the Aveiro Ciência Viva Circuit. We are delighted to announce that Skope - Museum of...
Skope was featured on Aveiro TV!
In October, the Casa Hermes Foundation inaugurated Skope – Museum of Medicine and Health, in Aradas. The objects on display in the various rooms that make up the museum belonged to the personal collection of Hermes de Oliveira Castanhas, a doctor and collector from...
2nd meeting of the Museums in Dialogue project
The second meeting of the Museums in Dialogue project, organised by the Museological Centre of the Colónia Rovisco Hospital, took place at Skope - Museum of Medicine and Health, with the aim of preparing the design of a collaborative and travelling exhibition of...
Summer Medical School: Lifestyle Aveiro in AveiroTV
On 7 and 8 June, the city of Aveiro hosted the Summer Medical School: Lifestyle – Aveiro Short Edition, a special decentralised edition of the NOVA Medical School (NMS) educational project, in partnership with the Casa Hermes Foundation. Following the success of...
FCH team at the Monitors’ Training
The Casa Hermes Foundation took part in the training of holiday camp monitors promoted by NOVA Medical School, thus training its team for the holiday weeks at Skope - Museum of Medicine and Health, taking place in July in Aveiro. The training covered topics such as...
1.ª Summer Medical School: Lifestyle – Aveiro Short Edition
Thanks to all the partners involved! It was two days of great learning and a great time at Skope - Museum of Medicine and Health. We believe that health literacy is an essential pillar in the education of young people. Under our partnership with NOVA Medical School,...
Summer Medical School: Lifestyle – Aveiro Short Edition
Aveiro welcomes a special edition of NOVA Medical School's Summer Medical School: Lifestyle, in partnership with the Casa Hermes Foundation 7th and 8th June | Casa Hermes Foundation | Skope - Health & Medicine Museum On 7 and 8 June, the city of Aveiro will host...
Museums of Health in Dialogue – II Colloquium of Museums of Health
Skope - Museum of Medicine and Health had the privilege of participating in the session Museums in Dialogue, part of the II Colloquium of Health Museums, which took place at the emblematic Colónia Rovisco Pais Hospital. A meeting marked by creativity, co-operation and...
Long-awaited visit to Skope
It was a very special day! A long-awaited visit from Professor Manuel Valente Alves, doctor, historian and artist. Someone who has deeply inspired and marked the narrative shared on Skope - Museu de Medicina e Saúde, with his work ‘História da Medicina em Portugal -...
Visit from the CMI Cultural Councillor
We had the pleasure of welcoming the Councillor for Culture of the Municipality of Ílhavo, Mariana Ramos, and the Director of the Ílhavo Maritime Museum, Nuno Miguel Costa, to the headquarters of the Casa Hermes Foundation. We presented the Foundation's project in its...
Casa Hermes Foundation Newsletter
From the start of 2025 until April, the Casa Hermes Foundation and Skope – Museum of Medicine and Health have been busy. Here’s the newsletter we’ve prepared for you! We invite you to visit us soon, on 14 and 21 June. Happy reading!
Visit by the Portuguese Network of Museums
We would like to thank the team from the Portuguese Network of Museums for their visit to Skope. The presence of the Network in our space reinforces the importance of collaboration between institutions dedicated to preserving, enhancing and disseminating cultural and...
City Hall visit to Skope and FCH
At the headquarters of the Casa Hermes Foundation, we had the pleasure of welcoming the Vice President of Aveiro City Hall, Dr. Rogério Carlos, and the head of the Education Division, Dr. Celeste Madail, for a visit to the Skope - Museum of Medicine and Health. During...
Skope participates in National Museologist Day
On the 28th of April, while the country was in total darkness, National Museologist Day was celebrated at the Pharmacy Museum in Lisbon, and Skope - the Casa Hermes Foundation's Museum of Medicine and Health was present at this event promoted by APOM - the Portuguese...
Easter at Skope!
Even the rain didn't stop the curiosity! This week, SKOPE welcomed many visitors ready to explore, play and learn. We thank everyone who came to spend the Easter holidays with us. It was a pleasure to receive every smile and every question! Here we share some records...
Students from the Integrated Master’s Degree in Medicine of the University of Aveiro at Skope
At Skope - Museum of Medicine and Health, we welcomed a group of students from the Integrated Master's Degree in Medicine at the University of Aveiro. We are grateful for the interest, curiosity and enthusiasm with which they explored our collections, shared their...
Morning of sharing at the Health Museum and the Pharmacy Museum
A morning of sharing and discoveries in the world of health! The Operations and Museology team at Skope - Museum of Medicine and Health had the opportunity to visit two leading institutions: the Health Museum and the Pharmacy Museum. We would like to warmly thank Dr....
Skope in Diário de Aveiro
Skope was featured in the Diário de Aveiro! Inaugurated in October 2024, Skope – Museum of Medicine and Health is a project born from the collection of Aveiro doctor Hermes de Oliveira Castanhas and his private museum, Casa-Museu Dr. Hermes, located in Aradas –...
Project ARADAS + at Skope
As part of the ARADAS + projects, launched seven years ago by the Aradas Parish Council, Skope received a group of curious and excited visitors! These projects aim to provide the population of Aradas with a range of activities that actively contribute to improving...
Skope and FCH on Portuguese Time – RTP
Skope – Museum of Medicine and Health and Casa Hermes Foundation and were the setting for RTP’s Hora dos Portugueses program! In addition to the presentation notes on Skope, it was possible to get to know and recognize its different spaces as they appeared throughout...
Skope inspires more than 80 students and teachers!
The first open week for schools went very well. We would like to thank all the students and teachers who visited us and brought such good energy! “The visit to Skope gave us a historical perspective on the evolution of medicine and its importance to society. It also...
Visit from Cartola do Sábio
We welcomed a group of students from Cartola do Sábio, a study center in Aradas, for a visit and an activity full of discoveries. Room by room the stories aroused curiosity and in the “future” the games and learning involved everyone in moments of great excitement!...
Skope in Aveiro Mag
“A museum that portrays history and looks to the future. Welcome to Skope” is the title of the article in Aveiro Mag magazine in which Skope - Museum of Medicine and Health was highlighted. The Aveiro municipality's most recent museum space has its origins in the...
Skope on the Aveiro Museum Tour – Turismo do Centro de Portugal
Inaugurated in October 2024, the year in which the city of Aveiro became the Portuguese Capital of Culture, Skope - Museum of Medicine and Health is a cultural and tourist reference point, promoting knowledge and discovery in Aveiro and the Central Region. Sharing our...
Visit from the LIBPhys team – NOVA FCT
At the Casa Hermes Foundation we believe that each piece tells a unique story about the evolution of medicine. That's why we created the Conservation and Restoration Club, a program dedicated to the preservation and rehabilitation of historical objects from the...
Visit to the Living Science Center Factory
We were delighted to welcome Pedro Pombo, director of Fábrica Centro de Ciência Viva de Aveiro, and Isabel Correia, a member of the team, to Skope - Museum of Medicine and Health. We believe that cooperation between museums is essential for promoting scientific...
Visit from Nova Medical School
The Casa Hermes Foundation is proud to strengthen its partnership with Nova Medical School. We were visited by Professor Conceição Calhau and Dr. Mariana Nóbrega for a planning session for the year 2025, with a focus on actions that promote the History of Medicine and...
Skope on Portugal em Direto
Skope was featured on the Portugal em Direto program on RTP1. At minute 22:00, Rita Gíria presented Skope - Museum of Medicine and Health and some of its exhibition spaces. Watch the report here on RTP Play.
Skope on Antena 1
In an interview with Antena 1's Destacável program, at minute 31:00, we present Skope - Museum of Medicine and Health, inviting you to visit the recently inaugurated museum space in Aveiro. Listen to this program and prepare your visit to the historical heritage and...
Skope on Rádio Observador
We start 2025 with special news! In the latest episode of the Rádio Observador Podcast “Extra guest - Confidente de damas”, irrigadores e tira-bristes”, we share a little of our story. Our thanks to João Paulo Sacadura for the invitation and friendly...
Visit from Tourism Center of Portugal
Tourism Center of Portugal visited Skope - Museum of Medicine and Health! It was a privilege to welcome Dr. Silvia Ribau and Dr. Adriana Rodrigues for this special visit and to share our mission of exploring history and innovation in the field of medicine and health....
The World War and the Revolution in Medicine
In Diário de Aveiro by Dr. Luís Monteiro, University Professor and General Practitioner, 04.12.2024 “The First World War was one of the greatest conflicts in history, not only because of its devastating consequences, but also because it led to significant innovations...
Foundation Newsletter
Find out about the latest developments regarding the activities of the Casa Hermes Foundation and Skope - Museum of Medicine and Health, in this newly published newsletter. Happy reading!
Skope in the Magazine of the Central Regional Section of the Portuguese Medical Association
Skope - Museum of Medicine and Health, a project of the Casa Hermes Foundation, was featured in the magazine of the Central Regional Section of the Portuguese Medical Association. In October 2024, the Skope - Museum of Medicine and Health was inaugurated. According to...
Medicine and Art
We received a very special visit from the artist Francisco Goulão, for a journey into the world of Medicine, but also the art present in Leonardo da Vinci's drawings, the design of the instruments and the architecture of the house. Thank you also for your creative and...
Altice Labs Visit
Today we welcome the Altice Labs team! Altice Labs is a technological partner of Fundação Casa Hermes and has developed an innovative and immersive museum experience for Skope, called “InSkope”! In this cabin, visitors carry out private monitoring of various biometric...
Estrelas & Ouriços Event
We welcomed the Estrelas & Ouriços team for a visit to the Museum and their annual meeting! Another opportunity to thank these incredible communication partners, who help bring culture and leisure to so many families. May there be more moments together!
Teacher’s Day
We welcomed teachers from various school groups for a special day at the Skope - Museum of Medicine and Health. We would like to thank Agrupamento de Escolas de Aveiro, Agrupamento de Escolas Dr. Mário Sacramento, Agrupamento de Escolas de José Estevão and Agrupamento...
Visit from the Senior University of Oeiras
Skope - Museum of Medicine and Health was the scene of an incredible exchange of knowledge and experiences! We had the pleasure of welcoming students from the Senior University of Oeiras, a dynamic and curious group with contagious enthusiasm, whom we thank for...
Visit from the Aradas Parish Council
On the day that the Parish celebrates its 188th anniversary, we had the honor of receiving a visit from the President of the Parish Council of Aradas, Catarina Barreto and her executive, It is a huge privilege to share our story with those who make Aradas a special...
Skope on SIC
We were on the SIC program, Alô Portugal, presenting Skope – Museum of Medicine and Health and some of the historical objects A special thanks to Ana Marques and José Figueiras, for welcoming us so well! Program available here, from minute 10:40.
Visit from the Nobel Academy
We received a visit from a group of students from the Nobel Academy, a study center in Aradas, for a visit full of discoveries. This is a project whose mission is to train its students in areas that complement education, which makes us proud of your preference for...
Skope in Evasões Magazine
Skope – Museum of Medicine and Health was featured in Evasões Magazine, in the section “Culture, nature and gastronomy - on a journey beyond the canals”, as a mandatory stop on the tourist itinerary of Aveiro, in 2024 Portuguese Capital of Culture. Article available...
Immersive experience by Altice Labs
Altice Labs is a technological partner of the recently opened Skope – Museum of Medicine and Health of the Casa Hermes Foundation, a new institution dedicated to the history of medicine. The museum, which inherits the tradition of the Dr. Hermes House-Museum, founded...
Skope on SIC’s Primeiro Jornal
A new door to knowledge has just opened! Skope - Museum of Medicine and Health was featured on SIC's Primeiro Jornal. Watch the full report here.
Inauguration of Skope
The Skope - Museum of Medicine and Health - was inaugurated today in Aveiro, at an event attended by the City Mayor, José Ribau Esteves. The new museum is a project of the Casa Hermes Foundation and will showcase the largest private collection of medical objects in...
FCH and Skope on RTP1
We were on RTP1's A Nossa Tarde program to share the journey we made to the opening of the Skope - Museum of Medicine and Health. We'd like to thank Tânia Ribas de Oliveira and the team involved for giving us such a warm welcome. The program is available on RTP Play...
Diário de Aveiro announces the opening of the Museum of Medicine and Health in Aveiro
The Casa Hermes Foundation is inaugurating a museum in the parish of Aradas on the 17th, which in the future could be complemented by other facilities, such as an events center, a research center and a hotel unit What used to be a small museum on Rua João Gonçalves...
Casa Hermes Foundation and NOVA Medical School sign collaboration protocol
The Casa Hermes Foundation (FCH) and NOVA Medical School have formalized a collaboration protocol that aims to join forces in scientific, educational, historical and cultural initiatives. This partnership aims to promote projects in areas of common interest and create...
Visit by the President of the CMA
The Casa Hermes Foundation received a kind visit from the Mayor of Aveiro City Council, Mr. Ribau Esteves, to accompany the development of Skope - Museum of Medicine and Health. It is our commitment to help boost the city's culture and tourism by opening the doors to...
Casa Hermes Foundation and the Portuguese Medical Association: a partnership to promote the History of Medicine
he Casa Hermes Foundation and the Portuguese Medical Association signed a partnership agreement today with the aim of jointly promoting institutional and technical cooperation on scientific and cultural projects and activities, with an emphasis on sharing knowledge in...
The “Health Capsule” continues to evolve. Now in the testing phase.
At Skope - Museum of Medicine and Health you will be able to monitor a set of vital data and biometric parameters in a private environment. This is an Altice Labs project, which combines technology with museology, at the service of health. Many thanks to all the team...
Learning from the Maritime Museum of Ílhavo
The Ílhavo Maritime Museum (MMI) welcomed the Casa Hermes Foundation team for two days full of learning, in terms of educational services, operations and the various services it offers. Bárbara Martins and João Bastião provided us with two enriching guided tours of...
An earthquake of support!
Today was a day of learning and an extremely good time at Quake. We looked at operations, logistics and spaces. We also had the opportunity to experience the Lisbon Earthquake of 1755, an immersive and unique journey through Lisbon's history, not to be missed! Thank...
Casa Hermes Foundation Newsletter
2024 started with a lot of energy! The first newsletter from the Casa Hermes Foundation, which we share here, invites us to remember all the developments related to the activities of the Casa Hermes Foundation and Skope – Museum of Medicine and Health. Happy...
Casa Hermes Foundation and NOVA FCT: a partnership for the study and conservation of heritage
The Casa Hermes Foundation and the Laboratory of Instrumentation in Biomedical Engineering and Radiation Physics of the Faculty of Science and Technology of the Universidade Nova de Lisboa (LIBPhys-UNL of NOVA FCH) established a partnership today, with the purpose of...
Visit by Amaya Maruri, Conservator and Restorer of the Olavide Museum, Madrid
Enrique Zofío Dávila (c.1840-1915), a Spanish painter and sculptor, one of the most important of his time, and Cesáreo Fernández Losada (1831–1911), a Spanish military doctor, created together several anatomical models, representing various diseases, including...
Talking to Quake. Management of cultural equipment.
Today we talk to Maria Marques and Ricardo Clemente, founders of Quake, Lisbon Earthquake Museum, about operations management, teams, visitors and much more. A very important moment of sharing and learning! Quake is a themed experience that allows visitors to see and...
Turismo do Centro Visit
The Casa Hermes Foundation would like to thank the Vice-President of Turismo Centro de Portugal, Dr. Anabela Freitas, for her visit. In addition to the comprehensive presentation of the Casa Hermes Foundation project and its strategic pillars, the visit also included...
Young University Students Meeting – FCH Partnership | ADT
Today we gather to celebrate yet another achievement in the academic lives of 18 young university students for their commitment and success achieved during the first semester. The Casa Hermes Foundation, in partnership with the Duarte Tarré Association (ADT) since...
FCH signs protocol with Altice Labs
The Casa Hermes Foundation and Altice Labs have formed a partnership with the aim of implementing initiatives that contribute positively to the promotion of the future Museum of Medicine and Health and to the dissemination of information and communication technologies...
Exhibition: Through the labyrinths of the History of Medicine
The exhibition “Through the labyrinths of the History of Portuguese Medicine in the 19th and 20th centuries” can now be visited at the Pharmacy Museum, in Lisbon, curated by Professor. Isabel Amaral and Dr. Paula Basso, which brings together historical objects that...
